What would YOU do?
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That's crazy. Do you have spoked wheels like this?
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sometimes the valve core/schrader valve just bounces or doesnt seal rite. a cheap valve cap can sometimes let the air out if the core is high in the valve.all i would do is make sure the core is tight and not leaking.. it is rare, but happens. if it holds air for a couple days,it isn't going to leak.
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Had the same thing happen once. I had cleaned my bike and check tire pressure the day before my ride. Got ready to leave early in the morning and tire is completely flat. Pump it up and watch it for a week and never lost pressure. I think when I checked the pressure that the schrader valve didnt seat back closed and let the air escape.
Well I'll let you guys know what I find in the am.
A low tire today and I wouldn't even care. Seeing this thing 100% flat bothers me. Thanks for everyones input. Ttut
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10-4 will do this in am..thanks
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sometimes the valve core/schrader valve just bounces or doesnt seal rite. a cheap valve cap can sometimes let the air out if the core is high in the valve.all i would do is make sure the core is tight and not leaking.. it is rare, but happens. if it holds air for a couple days,it isn't going to leak.
Ok Jimmy. My freak is subsiding now that I see some of you guys have seen this too...lol
Thanks bro
Night,
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A short story-
Could be a broken shraeder(sp?) valve. Over a month ago I checked air in my front tire with a gauge and the air kept coming out the stem. Added more air with my compressor and it stopped. Held air for well over 600 miles.
A month later I check the pressure again before a trip to Tennessee and again, the stem leaks air- this time adding air with the compressor does not work. I am pissed! I slightly overfill the tire and put on the valve stem cap and the leak stops! It holds solid all night!! It is now morning and I figure I will head to my dealer to get it checked.
I get a mile from the house and it goes flat. Called the dealer, they pick up the bike and find that the valve is broken.
For peace of mind and safety reasons I would have your valve checked/replaced. My .02.
Could be a broken shraeder(sp?) valve. Over a month ago I checked air in my front tire with a gauge and the air kept coming out the stem. Added more air with my compressor and it stopped. Held air for well over 600 miles.
A month later I check the pressure again before a trip to Tennessee and again, the stem leaks air- this time adding air with the compressor does not work. I am pissed! I slightly overfill the tire and put on the valve stem cap and the leak stops! It holds solid all night!! It is now morning and I figure I will head to my dealer to get it checked.
I get a mile from the house and it goes flat. Called the dealer, they pick up the bike and find that the valve is broken.
For peace of mind and safety reasons I would have your valve checked/replaced. My .02.
Last edited by Devo6684; Oct 13, 2012 at 11:20 PM.
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Of course *everyone* knows you have to use HD approved soap for it to be an approved HD leak test with no tire warranty implications.